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"Utilizar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to use", and "resultar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to turn out". Learn more about the difference between "utilizar" and "resultar" below.
utilizar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to use
Utiliza la llave de rueda para reemplazar esa llanta ponchada.Use this socket wrench to replace that flat tire.
b. to utilize
Los médicos utilizan un sistema para determinar el tratamiento exacto.Doctors utilize a system to determine the exact treatment.
a. to wear
En verano, es recomendable utilizar gafas de sol.During summer, wearing sunglasses is recommended.
3. (to abuse)
a. to take advantage
Hay que utilizar los beneficios de trabajar con el gobierno.One must take advantage of the benefits of working for the government.
4. (to employ)
a. to harness
Ahora pueden utilizar la energía solar para crear electricidad.They can now harness solar energy to create electricity.
resultar(
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to end up)
b. to turn out to be
El viaje a Honduras resultó más interesante de lo que esperaba.The trip to Honduras turned out to be more interesting than I had imagined.
c. to be
El ciclista resultó gravemente herido en el choque.The cyclist was seriously injured in the crash.
d. to work out
Por fortuna, todo resultó bien en la fiesta.Fortunately, everything worked out well at the party.
a. to work
Quiso intentar una receta nueva pero no le resultó.He wanted to try out a new recipe but it didn't work.
3. (to appear)
a. to find
Me resultó muy interesante la plática del profesor.I found the professor's talk very interesting.
a. to come of
Algo bueno tiene que resultar de tus esfuerzos.Something good has to come of your efforts.
b. to be the result of
El éxito del presidente resulta de años de trabajo duro.The president's success is the result of years of hard work.
a. to result in
La riña entre los políticos resultó en un deterioro de los servicios prestados al pueblo.The quarrel between the politicians resulted in a decline of services to the people.
b. to lead to
Comer mucha sal podría resultar en hipertensión.Eating a lot of salt may lead to hypertension.
